"The Queen": a film about Elizabeth II and the death of Diana. - Page 13

Suonymona · #**241** 02-27-2007, 03:49 AM

If I were Helen, I would look out for the corgies!

sassie · #**242** 02-27-2007, 07:49 AM

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I saw "the Queen" a few months ago and loved it. It was amazing to see how well Helen Mirren mimicked QEII. Throughout the entire film she never slouched once...even while in bed. Now I read how Helen had a voice coach to help her talk more like QEII (unable to quote source) and since I've never seen any of her other movies I didn't believe it until I watched Elizabeth I. After watching Elizabeth I, I realized how different the two characters sounded. I think Helen did a great job and I can't wait until "the Queen" comes out on DVD. Does anyone know when?

It's to be released on DVD in the USA on March 12th. I don't know what date it is slated for DVD release in the UK.

Skydragon · #**243** 02-27-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sassie

It's to be released on DVD in the USA on March 12th. I don't know what date it is slated for DVD release in the UK.

Same date for the UK.

BeatrixFan · #**244** 02-27-2007, 02:56 PM

Can you imagine the dialogue between the Queen and Dame Helen?

Queen : So Dame Helen, tell me, did you enjoy making money out of what was for my family and I a truly painful incident? And whilst we're about it, why don't you tell me why you constantly call me Elizabeth Windsor and why you said that my dress sense made you cry? Leave your Damehood at the door on the way out dear.

**Elspeth** · #**245** 02-27-2007, 03:40 PM

If it's coming out on DVD in the USA in a couple of weeks, I'm surprised it's not available to preorder at Amazon yet.

Skydragon · #**246** 02-27-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspeth

If it's coming out on DVD in the USA in a couple of weeks, I'm surprised it's not available to preorder at Amazon yet.

You can preorder at Amazon.co.uk. The .com site is normally far more 'ready'.

**Elspeth** · #**247** 02-27-2007, 04:38 PM

Yes, I can see the preorder option at the .co.uk site, but the British DVDs don't work in American players. I'm just surprised that there's no preorder at the .com site yet especially since the publicity it got at the Oscars with Helen Mirren's win.

ysbel · #**248** 02-27-2007, 04:45 PM

Most cities in the U.S. have video shops where you can get a European DVD converted to the US format.

But I'm sure that with Helen Mirren's Oscar, the Queen will be released for U.S. players.

RachelD · #**249** 02-27-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BeatrixFan

Can you imagine the dialogue between the Queen and Dame Helen?

Queen : So Dame Helen, tell me, did you enjoy making money out of what was for my family and I a truly painful incident? And whilst we're about it, why don't you tell me why you constantly call me Elizabeth Windsor and why you said that my dress sense made you cry? Leave your Damehood at the door on the way out dear.

I had heard (can't remember who, what, where or when) that QEII actually helped out with this film. Helped out in the sense that she contributed some insight into her life and feelings during that difficult time. I think Dame Helen Mirren had an interview with her...is that right?
By the way...I just loved actor Michael Sheen (played Tony Blair)! What can I say? I love the guy no matter what character he plays!
Sorry, got off topic!

Skydragon · #**250** 02-27-2007, 05:27 PM

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I had heard (can't remember who, what, where or when) that QEII actually helped out with this film. Helped out in the sense that she contributed some insight into her life and feelings during that difficult time. I think Dame Helen Mirren had an interview with her...is that right?

No, that is totally inaccurate. Mirren has never met or spoken to the Queen by her own admission. Nor has anyone connected to this film claimed or suggested that the Queen co-operated with this production in anyway.

The only people the writer/director claimed had helped, were a couple of un-named ex royal servants, a couple of un-named civil servants and the ubiquitous 'un-named source'.

RachelD · #**251** 02-27-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Skydragon

No, that is totally inaccurate. Mirren has never met or spoken to the Queen by her own admission. Nor has anyone connected to this film claimed or suggested that the Queen co-operated with this production in anyway.

The only people the writer/director claimed had helped, were a couple of un-named ex royal servants, a couple of un-named civil servants and the ubiquitous 'un-named source'.

Really? Hmmm...I still can't remember where I heard this...oh well! They were wrong!

**Elspeth** · #**252** 02-27-2007, 06:50 PM

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...and the ubiquitous 'un-named source'.

He really does get around, doesn't he?

BeatrixFan · #**253** 02-27-2007, 06:55 PM

Sheen is quite a good actor. His portrayal of Blair before now has been fairly good and his portrayal of Kenneth Williams was spookily flawless.

RachelD · #**254** 02-27-2007, 06:56 PM

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He really does get around, doesn't he?

Is this reference to a certain 'butler'?

sassie · #**255** 02-27-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Skydragon

No, that is totally inaccurate. Mirren has never met or spoken to the Queen by her own admission.

I thought Helen Mirren was a Dame? Wouldn't she have met the Queen when that title was invested upon her?

ysbel · #**256** 02-27-2007, 08:54 PM

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I thought Helen Mirren was a Dame? Wouldn't she have met the Queen when that title was invested upon her?

Maybe Prince Charles stood in for the Queen?

RubyPrincess168 · #**257** 02-28-2007, 02:12 AM

I haven't seen this yet, but after all the buzz I'm thinking of buying/renting it when it comes out. I was surprised to hear in a interview that Helen Mirren admitted to be raised in an anti-monarchist household. As soon as they announced her name as the winner of an Oscar, I imagined QE2 watching on television and saying to some underling "Inviter her to the palace for tea."

Skydragon · #**258** 02-28-2007, 08:02 AM

Mirren denies reports of royal rendezvous

Oscar winner Dame Helen Mirren has emphatically dismissed reports that she's been invited to visit Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in the wake of her success in the movie 'The Queen'. Oscar-winner Mirren was said to have been asked to lunch with the British monarch along with screenwriter Peter Morgan and director Stephan Frears, who also both received Academy Award nominations.